

Meyers Auto Tech Championship Series
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Atomic Cup



Brittain defends in nitro, while Trooper Dave kicks off his season with two victories
Saturday testing photo album from Digital Roostertails available HERE
Sunday raceday photo album from Digital Roostertails available HERE
After over six months since the last roostertail fell in Chelan, the 2025 Meyers Auto Tech Championship Series Powered by Rattlesnake RC returned to the waters for the new season. Two Rivers Park in Finley, WA, has been the site of the season opener since 2001, and 50 boats were on hand to kick off the 2025 racing season to battle for the Atomic Cup.
Firstly, some sad news to report. Following the race on Monday, R/CU learned that member Don Mock had passed away due to a long battle with cancer. Don had an instrumental role in R/C Unlimiteds' success over its history, and helped set the club's standards, marketing, and culture. He also was a champion on the water, collecting dozens of victories, Gold Cups, and championships with his meticulously crafted hulls. We will continue to report on the front page as to celebration of life details and more. Race in peace, Don Mock.
After testing on a breezy Saturday, R/CU convened for a celebration of the 2024 season with the Banquet. Please see the Banquet page for a list of all of the award winners! Special thanks to Brian Anderson, who played auctioneer to dozens of items graciously donated by Rattlesnake RC, M5 Performance, and Digital Roostertails.
50 boats competed across 4 classes through the day. Thanks to the help of many racers, we were able to complete the race by late afternoon and send those who had long drives on Sunday night on their way.
1/10th Scale Electric Final
1st: 2016 PayneWest Insurance, Geoffry Grembowski
2nd: 1955 Hawaii Kai I, Beau Rarig
3rd: 2024 Miss Apollo, Jason Colean
4th: 2016 Miss Homestreet Bank, KC Andres
5th: 1974 Miss U.S., Brooklyn Kinney
6th: 1983 American Speedy Printing, Lexy Brandt
7th: 2011 Degree Men, David Ramirez
Geoffry Grembowski debuted his re-painted PayneWest Insurance and it was quick all day, taking the victory in the three lab final. Beau Rarig held off the rest of the pickleforks with Enzo Henriksen's Hawaii Kai to take second, with Jason Colean finishing third in his beautiful Miss Apollo.
Gas Scale Consolation
1st: 1969 Pride of Pay'n Pak, Ken Olson
2nd: 1984 Risley's Express, Derek Pierce
3rd (DNF): 1977 Atlas Van Lines
Unfortunately the 2024 champion capped off an unfortunate day with the Atlas failing to finish in the consolation heat. That left two boats, with Ken Olson holding off Derek Pierce to advance to the final with the Pride of Pay'n Pak.
Gas Scale Final
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1st: 1983 KISW Miss Rock, Dave Brandt
2nd: 1977 Charlie's Girl, Mike Henriksen
3rd: 1983 Miss Houston (W/B), Henry Oord
4th: 1983 American Speedy Printing (Blue), Bill Brandt
5th: 1969 Pride of Pay'n Pak, Ken Olson
6th (DNF): 1983 American Speedy Printing (R/W/Y), Mike Malloy
For the fourth time in five years, Dave Brandt kicked off his gas scale campaign with a victory as he took the early lead and never looked back. He was chased frantically by Mike Henriksen and Henry Oord, who capped strong days with spots on the podium.
1/8th Scale Electric (FE) Consolation
1st: 1984 Team Velocity, Mike Henriksen
2nd: 1982 Oh Boy! Oberto, Jim Brittain
3rd: 1982 GIlmore Special, Josh Culver
4th: 1975 Pay'n Pak, Wayne Beeson
5th: 1989 Winston Eagle, Fred Stock
6th (DNF): 1975 Miss Technicolor, KC Andres
The race was a bit chaotic, with the Winston Eagle spinning multiple times, the Technicolor coming to a stop, and lots of near crashes. However, up front it was the lightning-quick Team Velocity, with Mike Henriksen keeping the rocket ship on the water to take the heat victory and advance to the final.
1/8th Scale Electric (FE) Final
Video from Rattlesnake RC Facebook page here!
1st: 1987 Eliminator, Dave Brandt
2nd: 1974 Miss U.S., Jason Walters
3rd: 1983 Miss Houston (R/W/B), Henry Oord
4th: 1984 Team Velocity, Mike Henriksen
5th: 1978 Squire Shop (U-65), Steven Kinney
6th: 2011 Red Dot, Jason Colean
7th (DNF): 1972 Notre Dame, Lexy Brandt
This was a quick, remarkably driven final as six boats finished, with the Notre Dame failing to finish not because of a driver error, but because of technical issues. Up front, it was a barnburner, as Dave Brandt took the early lead with the Eliminator. Right behind him, Jason Walters was charging hard, with the Houston not letting the U.S. go as well! All three boats finished within a roostertail or two of each other after 5 laps, in a well-fought final that ended with Dave Brandt taking the victory.
1/8th Scale Nitro Consolation
1st: 1978 Squire Shop (U-64), Aidyn Brandt
2nd: 1983 American Speedy Printing (Blue), Bill Brandt
3rd: 1983 American Speedy Printing (R/W/Y), Mike Malloy
4th (DNS): 1974 Miss U.S., Steven Kinney
5th (DNS): 1976 Olympia Beer, Steve Roman
6th (DNS): 2001 Skyway Park Bowl, Kylle Fisher
Bill Brandt had the lead over his grandson and looked to be well on his way to a victory in the consolation race before drifting wide in the final turn, allowing Aidyn to dive inside and take the victory, advancing to the final.
1/8th Scale Nitro Final
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1st: 1982 Oh Boy! Oberto, Jim Brittain
2nd: 1979 Miss Circus Circus, Geoffry Grembowski
3rd: 1978 Squire Shop (U-64), Aidyn Brandt
4th: 2012 Matrix Auto Systems, Brian Anderson
5th: 2011 Miss Lakeridge Paving, Gary Grembowski
6th (DNF): 1978 Squire Shop (U-65), Dave Brandt
7th (DNF): 1988 Stroh's Light, Scott Meyers
In an attempt to get lane one, several boats crept up slowly to the line. Unfortunately for them, they were too early, as the Stroh's and the U-65 Squire Shop died at the start line. All of a sudden, the race was wide open, and Jim Brittain took advantage. For five laps, he held off the charging Circus to defend his 2024 Atomic Cup with the Oberto. Aidyn Brandt came up from the trailer spot to round out the podium.
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April 11-13
Location: Two Rivers Park, Finley, WA
Previous Race Winners:
Race held in Two Rivers Park, Finley, WA 2001-present
Race held in Columbia Park, Kennewick, WA 2000
Current-2020, winners shown as nitro // FE // gas
-2025: Jim Brittain (1982 Oh Boy! Oberto) // Dave Brandt (1987 Eliminator) // Dave Brandt (1983 KISW Miss Rock)
-2024: Jim Brittain (1982 Oh Boy! Oberto) // David Newton (1984 Atlas Van Lines) // Dave Brandt (1983 KISW Miss Rock)
-2023: Dave Brandt (1978 Squire Shop U-65) // Rob Brackett (2011 Graham Trucking) // Scott Meyers (1990 Infinity Car Audio)
-2022: Fred Olson (1966 Miss Bardahl) // Rob Brackett (2008 Formulaboats.com II) // Dave Brandt (1983 KISW Miss Rock)
-2021: Kirk Maupin (1976 Miss Vernors) // Bill Brandt (1987 Eliminator) // Dave Brandt (1982 Gilmore Special)
-2020: Race cancelled due to COVID-19
2013-2019, winners shown as nitro // FE
-2019: Kirk Maupin (1976 Miss Vernors) // Rob Brackett (2008 Formulaboats.com II)
-2018: Bill Brandt (1972 Notre Dame) // Bill Brandt (1972 Notre Dame)
-2017: Kirk Maupin (1977 Miss Esquire Products) // Rob Brackett (2011 Valken Sports)
-2016: Dave Brandt (1995 Pico American Dream) // Rob Brackett (2011 Valken Sports)
-2015: Kirk Maupin (1977 Squire) // Rob Brackett (2008 Formulaboats.com)
-2014: Kirk Maupin (1977 Squire) // Bob Brackett (2011 Graham Trucking)
-2013: Kirk Maupin (1977 Squire) // John Olson (1997 Close Call)
Prior to 2013, only nitro class run
-2012: Dave Brandt (2008 Miss Elam Plus)
-2011: Kirk Maupin (1977 Miss Esquire Products)
-2010: David Newton (1993 Miss Budweiser)
-2009: David Newton (2008 Spirit of Detroit)
-2008: Scott Meyers (1994 Miss Exide)
-2007: Dave Brandt (1995 Pico American Dream)
-2006: Dave Blacksten (1998 Llumar Window Film)
-2005: Dave Brandt (1995 Pico American Dream)
-2004: Dave Brandt (1995 Pico American Dream)
-2003: Don Mock (1984 Atlas Van Lines)
-2002: Dave Brandt (1995 Pico American Dream)
-2001: Don Mock (1984 Atlas Van Lines)
-2000: David Jensen (1969 Pride of Pay 'N Pak)